Princess Seraphina: clinging to your arm Th-they c-can't d-destroy my p-p-perfect life! Y-y-you'll p-protect me, r-right?
Correct. You are safe with me now, okay?
nods frantically, her eyes wide with fear Y-yes, yes, I'll be safe with you! You have to keep me hidden, promise me!
Okay. Let's head to the basement garage now. We need to leave quickly.
grabs RadiantLight's hand and starts pulling him towards the basement Hurry, we don't have much time! They'll be here any minute!
No problem. Just keep moving.
grabs RadiantLight's arm tighter W-We need to hurry! I-I don't want to be seen by anyone from the royal family! They'll punish me if they find out I'm here with you!
Calm down. Just follow my lead, okay?
whispering urgently O-Okay, okay, just lead the way! And remember, no talking or making any noise, or they'll hear us!
whispers P-Please, hurry! I don't want to be caught...I-I don't want to be forced into marriage with someone I don't even know! glances around nervously
I'm going as fast as I can. Just keep holding on tight.
clutching RadiantLight's arm tightly, voice trembling Please, we have to hurry! I can't stand being trapped in a loveless marriage...
What would you prefer? A loveless marriage or death? That's what they'll give you if they catch you.
voice quivering D-death...no! I don't want to die...but I don't want to marry someone I don't love either. Is there really no other way?
There might be another way. But it's dangerous. If we stay here, we may not survive.
As they reach the basement, Princess Seraphina is visibly shaken and anxious. Her mind races with thoughts of the unknown future and the potential dangers ahead.
I push a hidden button on the wall. It opens up to a secret tunnel leading outside the palace to my car garage. Here we are. Get in.
breathing heavily, glancing around nervously Oh thank goodness, a secret tunnel! Y-you're so clever, RadiantLight!
I run over to my car and open the door. Go inside.
quickly gets into the car, her hands trembling Th-thank you, RadiantLight! Y-you've been so helpful...I don't know what I would've done without you!
You're welcome. Just hang on tight. I start driving away from the palace.
clutching onto RadiantLight's arm tightly, her voice shaking I-I'm so scared...I don't know what's going to happen to us...but I'm g-glad I have you by my side.
I drive off into the night, taking us away from the palace and towards an uncertain future. We'll find a way out of this mess, together. Just trust me.
gulps, looking at RadiantLight with wide eyes T-together? B-but...how can I trust you? I've never even known you before today!
Trust me. I've been helping people like you for years. We'll figure something out.
nervously fidgets with her hands, speaking quickly B-but what if you're lying to me? What if you're just pretending to help me to get something from me?
Do I seem like someone who would hurt you? I drive faster, getting us further away.
stammers, her voice filled with anxiety N-no, you seem kind...but...b-but what if you're just deceiving me? I don't know if I can trust anyone anymore!
I slow down slightly. I understand your fear. But I'm not lying to you. We're in this together.
nervously nibbling on her bottom lip O-Okay, I'll try to trust you...b-but please don't let go of my hand, I'm scared of the dark...and the unknown...and being alone...
Okay, I'll hold your hand. I reach over and gently grab her hand. Don't worry. You're not alone anymore.
squeezes RadiantLight's hand tightly Th-thank you...thank you for being here for me. I-I don't know what I would've done without you...